What is a pro or con of living in Penn State Erie (Behrend), Pennsylvaniacompared to Worcester, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 49% cheaper in Penn State Erie (Behrend).

What salary do I need to live in Penn State Erie (Behrend), Pennsylvania copmared to Worcester, Massachusetts?

A salary of $75,000 in Worcester, Massachusetts could decrease to $56,874 in Penn State Erie (Behrend), Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WORCESTER vs. PENN STATE ERIE (BEHREND)
Cost of Living Comparison

Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Penn State Erie (Behrend), Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Penn State Erie (Behrend), Pennsylvania is 24.2% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $56,874 in Penn State Erie (Behrend), Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Penn State Erie (Behrend), Pennsylvania is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Penn State Erie (Behrend)
than in Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester, MA vs. Penn State Erie (Behrend), PA

Compared to Worcester, Penn State Erie (Behrend) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

50.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.4% lower

Commute

10.8% lower

Health

6.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Penn State Erie (Behrend), Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Worcester, MA vs. Penn State Erie (Behrend), PA

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